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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Spain

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$676
Málaga
Málaga2 stops$723
Valencia
Valencia2 stops$717
Ibiza
Ibiza1 stop$728
Seville
Seville2 stops$857
Bilbao
Bilbao2 stops$716
San Sebastian
San Sebastian2 stops$885
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$676
Málaga
Málaga2 stops$723
Valencia
Valencia2 stops$717
Ibiza
Ibiza1 stop$728
Seville
Seville2 stops$857
Bilbao
Bilbao2 stops$716
San Sebastian
San Sebastian2 stops$885
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Spain flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Diego to Spain cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Diego to Spain are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $853 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Diego to Spain right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Diego to Spain on KAYAK in the last week:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) from $676
• Bilbao (BIO) from $716
• Valencia (VLC) from $717
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) from $722
• Malaga (AGP) from $723

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Spain?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $614. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,194.

When is the best time to book flights from San Diego to Spain?

Book your flights 16 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 24% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Spain is the cheapest to fly to from San Diego?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Spain are:

• Malaga (AGP) (avg. price $756)
• Bilbao (BIO) (avg. price $808)
• Santander (SDR) (avg. price $825)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Spain?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Spain, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 24% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to Spain?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Spain during the night with average prices of $803. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $907.

Key details for San Diego to Spain flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$258
Beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Diego to Madrid

Your San Diego to Spain flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Diego to Spain?

    Fares from San Diego to Spain are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $665 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Diego to Spain?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Diego to Spain have ranged from $665 to $1,135.

  • What are the main airports serving Spain?

    Spain has 44 airports. The three busiest are Madrid Barajas (MAD) (41% of arrivals), Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (33%) and Malaga (AGP) (5%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Diego to Spain?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from San Diego to Spain. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • United Airlines

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Spain?

    On flights from San Diego to Spain you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Spain?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Spain include:

    • La Rambla
    • Sagrada Familia
    • Placa de Catalunya
    • Camp Nou

  • Do I need a passport and a visa to travel from San Diego to Spain?

    Travelers who are vacationing in Spain do not need to obtain a visa prior to travel so long as they don't plan on staying in Spain for more than 90 days. It is important that you take your passport with you and make sure it does not expire for at least 90 days beyond your date of departure from Spain.

  • What are the transport options from Barcelona El Pratt airport to downtown Barcelona?

    A ground transportation option that is very popular with visitors to this airport in Spain is to travel on the line E2 bus offered by Aerobus Barcelona, that will have you from the airport to the downtown area in about 31 minutes. Travelers that prefer to make this trip by taxi should expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.

  • What are the transport options from Madrid Barajas Airport to downtown Madrid?

    One of the most cost-effective and convenient ways to make the trip from the airport to the downtown Madrid area is to travel on the light rail offerings from Metro de Madrid, that can have passengers in the downtown area in around 33 minutes. Passengers who prefer to travel by taxi on this route should expect to take around 23 minutes to make this trip.

  • Does Barcelona El Pratt Airport offer shower facilities?

    This airport features showers available for passenger use in the Air Rooms that you will find on the first floor of terminal one. There are also spa locations on the first and third floors of terminal one that offer a complete line of spa services.

Your guide to booking San Diego to Spain flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 16 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 24% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 24% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Malaga (AGP) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Diego. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Barcelona, which is the most popular destination in Spain. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Madrid, Palma de Mallorca and Seville.
  • A popular airport for traveling from San Diego to Spain is to arrive at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). When travelers want to take this route of flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN), they can do so on one-stop flights offered by British Airways, Finnair, United Airlines, and American Airlines.
  • One airport that is a popular for people that are traveling from San Diego International Airport to Spain is to travel to the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). When traveling on this route from San Diego, passengers can utilize a one-stop flight aboard British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia.
  • A convenient and quick way to get from the downtown San Diego area to San Diego International Airport without having to get behind the wheel of your own car is to take the line number 992 bus offered by San Diego Metro Transit, that will make this trip in around 11 minutes.
  • When faced with a long flight from San Diego to Spain, it is a good idea to find a comfortable place to wait for your flight at the San Diego International Airport. One option for this is the Aspire Lounge that passengers will find inside of terminal two, that offers amazing views of the entire runway complex at the airport plus features great food and beverage choices as well as entertainment options.
  • For those mothers who are nursing and traveling from the San Diego International Airport, you are going to find three lactation rooms at this airport with two of the rooms being in terminal one and the other one being in terminal two. Each of the rooms offers electrical outlets, comfortable seating, a handwashing station, a seat for other children, and soothing artwork on the walls.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Spain

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Spain? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10455 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

8.0 ExcellentLisa Michelle, Oct 2026
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Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

Food was good. Clean aircraft. But why do the airlines make the seats so narrow?! Your executives should have ride in a seat so restrictive for 11 hours and see how miserable it is! When.we got to MUC they changed my boarding gate 3 times for my next flight!!!!

Flight was on time, clean, etc. Despite connecting to your wi fi I was unable to use your app to watch entertainment.

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

first leg from san diego to chicago, only had cookies for snack. 1 flavor of sparkling water chicago to washington dc had option of cookies, pretzels, or gold fish. had 2 flavors of sparkling water. 2nd flight better however the best part was there was no delays!!! Got to chicago and washington dc early. That was wonderful!!!!

I was truly shocked at how poor this flight went. The crew was not friendly during the checking process. The asked for people to gate check and were rude about it. They didn't handle my luggage with care. When I got to my seat I noticed a large section of the ceiling vent area was, no joke, TAPED TOGETHER WITH CLEAR PACKING TAPE! To add insult to injury, the back rest button was disabled on my seat and all the seats I could see. The wifi, never connected for me, despite troubleshooting it for a while. I did everything from restarting my wifi/phone to forgetting the network and restarting the app. But that didn't stop the mandatory 2 ads from playing every single time. Even the bags took over 45 mins to arrive at the carousel. Everything about this flight was a flop and I am beginning to notice that some of these events are becoming a trend. Perhaps it's time I switch loyalty programs.

Had to pay for WiFi, delayed start, and sat on the runway forever.

More space for economy, and the bathroom size is only for people with size XS

Well, true to American Airlines, both of my flights were delayed. But it’s a good thing that American is so consistently incompetent because if the first flight was delayed in the second flight was on time then I might’ve had a problem..

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

We were bumped out of bulkhead seats we purchased a year ago. We were moved to row 5 and the folks in row 4 fully reclined making it difficult to get out to use the restroom. The seat have too little padding making them uncomfortable 3 hours into the flight. The movies did not offer closed captioning and the earbuds were poor so the entertainment was mostly unusable. The food was just passable. I would not fly Iberia/level again. Iberia also bumped us off our direct return flight so I would say the whole experience with this airline is poor.

Not bad but they lost 2 of my bags when I got to Florence

Couldn’t get boarding passes online, delayed an hour, and smallest amount of space on board I’ve ever encountered for such a long flight.

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

BEWARE!!! Iberia changes your seats at random. I paid for a window seat and they changed it to one in the middle aisle resting against the bathroom- can’t lean back + hear every flush. This on a 11 hour flight.. There were families that were broken up with separate seats all over the plane. Lots of upset passengers showing their seat confirmation to the besieged and helpless airline steward. Also, the gluten free meal was tasteless.

Flight delayed Service could be better Iberia staff are not really friendly

They cancelled the flight)(they said bad weather but many other flights took off) and made us wait 5 hours in line to figure out what to do. We ended up making a new flight the next day on another airlines...I hope they honor giving us our money back

We travelled with Level, which is a subsidiary of Iberia. They mixed up all our seats, downgraded few from premium economy fo economy. The crew were not professional, they seem to be in a rush! Also some with an attitude

Flight from Madrid to Dakar had no onboard entertainment for a business class. Not even a single screen . That was disappointing. The WiFi only worked for the first 45 mins of the flight.

No WIFI for the flight When told the breakfast item was cheese and tomato, did not mention sun dried tomotoes - totally different flavor and not what I wanted. Flyer for items for sale but none were offered.

If was mostly my own fault. I booked and paid for a window seat. That was a mistake for a long flight. It was hard to get up and use the bathroom. The entertainment system seemed primitive for a modern aircraft.

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

There were several delays in boarding. Then our group wasn’t called. Good thing we went up to the counter to see what was going on. We boarded next and last. I felt sorry for the staff but that was our third flight to get to our destination and we were tired.

The food could have been better. Had a wide range of entertainment to choose from.

I was traveling with a young child and the flight attendants were rude and unhelpful when simple requests were made like an early cracker or cookie to help distract him while everyone else was boarding. Also, my wife received dirty looks from an attendant when she asked if she could get by while holding our crying infant. They made us feel like a burden instead of a paying customer. The food was really sub par, especially the breakfast sandwich; cold, soggy veggie sandwich with no flavor (zero seasoning or vinegar or oil) and as mentioned the bread was cold and soggy wet. Also, there seemed to be something wrong with one of the bathroom’s ventilation, the smell was terrible throughout the entire flight. In the past Lufthansa had a good reputation for customer service, they are actively destroying it with how they currently treat passengers. If our return flight is as bad we will never fly Lufthansa again.

Dear Lufthansa, thank you for the excellent flight. We arrived early which really helped us with our connection. Crew was so nice!

I really enjoyed the flight…and food and the hospitality but didn’t get the food I requested for.

A/C temp. was way too cold during the flight.

I was booked in Premium Economy and never given a chance to choose to purchase my own seat. Ended up with a middle seat, which was very difficult for me. The airline then left my bag in London so when I arrived in Instanbul it was not there. They delivered it to me the next day but many valuable items had been stolen. I've been flying with BA for years and this was the first time I had such a bizarre and bad experience with them.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I’ll fly with any other airline. Besides all the fees and not being able to change a flight even to a later flight without paying £150 charge. Or that the last flight the WiFi didn’t work, the food was so bad, and ran out of options. Seat didn’t recline. And the headset jack didn’t work. This isn’t my first flight with them, and on every flight there is always something wrong that makes the long 10 hours feel like an eternity. Never flying them again.

Horrible. Never again. Wouldn’t let us use the lounge. We had to pay for another lounge to have access.

Lost our bags in Heathrow, We didn’t receive bags in Mallorca for 3 days, out of a 7 day cycling vacation. Really inconvenient and disappointing!

Busy flight and less room to rest on overnight flight.

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